Ingredients
1 kg
floury potatoes (choose Russet or white potatoes, ideal for a soft and light
mash)
500
ml of whole milk (for
the perfect creaminess)
40g butter (or
more if you want a richer, more delicious puree)
Salt to
taste
Freshly
grated nutmeg (optional, but adds that special touch)
Grated
Parmesan cheese (optional, but I assure you it’s a treat)
Detailed procedure for a perfect puree
1 Peel and cut the potatoes
Start
by carefully peeling the potatoes, then cut them into medium-sized pieces of
similar size. This is the secret to even cooking: pieces that are too large
will take longer, while those that are too small will fall apart too quickly.
2 Put the
potatoes in the saucepan with the milk
Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan, ideal
for gentle, even cooking. Pour in the potatoes and cover them almost completely
with milk:
the liquid should touch the potatoes without completely submerging them. Add a pinch
of salt.
3 Cook on low
heat
Turn the heat to low and slowly bring
the milk to a boil. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring gently occasionally
to prevent the milk from sticking or burning to the bottom.
As they cook, the potatoes will absorb
the milk, making them fragrant and creamy, and some of the milk will be left
over, forming a velvety base that will enhance the mash.
4 Add the butter and the flavorings
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When the potatoes are
tender (test with a fork), turn off the heat and stir in the butter. If
desired, add a generous grating of nutmeg and parmesan cheese to taste for an
aromatic and flavorful touch.
5 Mash and mix
Mash everything with a potato masher
until smooth and lump-free. If you prefer an even smoother puree, you can use
an immersion blender, but be careful not to overmix or it will become sticky.
6 Serve immediately and
enjoy
Serve the purée hot, perhaps with a knob
of slowly melting butter on top. The creaminess and aroma will win you over
from the first bite.
💡
advice
This puree is delicious even the next
day! Just add a splash of milk and gently reheat it on the stove or in the
microwave: it will be creamy and fluffy again, just like freshly made, ready to
seduce you all over again.
❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
It’s simple and authentic, perfect even
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Use milk, not water, for a unique
creaminess and enveloping flavor.
Floury potatoes make the mash light and
fluffy, not heavy.
Customizable with nutmeg and parmesan for an extra touch.
If you love This mashed potatoes,
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best taste in the world. 🌟🥔✨